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Whether it is to solve an immediate problem, overcome a challenge or to simply contribute with a safer, cheaper, better, greener and faster solution, we are perfectly positioned to assist our customers in improving their operations.  Below is a list of successful cases where the customers challenge were solved with great success. Customer statements and contacts can be provided upon request.

Norwegian North-Sea Operator #1

• Well was plugged with 22m3 QuartzPack in 2007
• Bull-headed down tubing and stopped as expected in perforated interval
QuartzPack fills the reservoir and production tubing to 1800m RKB
• Time from equipment arrival on platform until demobilising: 2 days
• The well was left suspended to side-track after 1 ½ year observation period

The upper part of the QuartzPack plug was successfully circulated out in 2009 and the well subsequently side-tracked. 

 

Norwegian North-Sea Operator #2

• Reservoir conditions: 915 bar, 175° C
• Suspension: Temporarily suspended with QuartzPack (Jan. 2004) to wait for completion equipment. QuartzPack placed in the reservoir section from 4917 to 5150 mMD in 35° deviation.
• Removal: QuartzPack was completely removed (Feb. 2006) with open ended drill pipe, by washing out under controlled sink rate. Saved several rig days due to no need for milling operations.
• No reservoir damage: The well was completed successfully. Best producer in the Field.

Norwegian North-Sea Operator #3

• Well drilled to TD and evaluated
• 5” DP RIH, Tagged Bottom, p/u 1 m
• Pumped 30,5 m³ QuartzPack (300 m)
• Dressed off top to verify position
• Continued as per program
The pumping/displacing of QuartzPack was completed in 1.5 hrs.

Undisclosed Independent

• Platform access, UK sector, North Sea
• Created flow path down parted tubing to reservoir (Not sealing)
• Bull-headed well fluids into reservoir to kill well
• Total volume ~20 m3 of QuartzPack pumped
• Reservoir pressure controlled by QuartzPack and brine
• Well was ready for removal of X-mas tree and installation of BOP

North-Sea Operator

• Ran Lower completion with Glass plug 20ft PBR and pressure test
• Ran 4 ½” x 7”x 7 5/8” scab liner
• Positioned seal stem above PBR and prepared for pumping QuartzPack
• Pumped and displaced QuartzPack
• Stung into PBR and expanded Hanger

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